DDWP Meeting Reviews Uplift Projects In Multan Division

MULTAN, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 19th Jul, 2025) Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan Saturday took firm steps to accelerate the pace of development across the division, under the direct guidance of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Chairing a meeting of the Divisional Development Working Party (DDWP), the Commissioner issued clear directions to all relevant departments to ensure timely completion of ongoing and new development schemes without compromising on quality or transparency.

Commissioner Khan emphasized that he will personally inspect development schemes to monitor progress, quality, and transparency. He warned that any contractor found involved in substandard or incomplete work would be blacklisted. Deputy Commissioners across the division were instructed to take ownership of projects in their respective districts and ensure on-ground monitoring.

The Commissioner noted that the Punjab government was releasing development funds on time to strengthen infrastructure, and all departments must improve interdepartmental coordination before initiating any roadworks.

He made it clear that no department will be allowed to dig roads after their construction is completed. Engineering drawings for new roads must incorporate proper drainage systems and water storage solutions to address climate change challenges.

All new roads, he said, must be climate-resilient. Modern signboards will be installed along major roads, encroachments will be completely removed, and trees will be planted on a large scale along road corridors. Additionally, under-construction roads along canals must include cattle ghats to facilitate local livestock movement.

According to the Director Development, 79 schemes worth Rs 120,684 million were currently in progress across the Multan division, while 120 new schemes worth Rs 30,892 million have been included in the Annual Development Programme.

Mubashir Rehman informed the meeting that 35 schemes will be approved by the DDC, 18 by the DDWP, 59 by DDSC, and 8 under PDWP format.

The meeting approved 24 new road schemes, including rehabilitation, upgradation, and expansion works. Notable projects include the Rs 400 million restoration of the Makhdoom Rasheed drainage and sewerage system, Rs 391 million for the 1.10 km reconstruction of Multan Avenue from Sidanwala to Model Town, Rs 390 million for 1.24 km road upgradation from Honda Showroom to WAPDA Town Phase-II, and Rs 393 million for the 1.40 km stretch from Honda Showroom to Bakhtawar Amin Hospital.

Other approved projects include Rs 303 million for a 1 km upgradation from Multan Avenue to Bakhtawar Amin (near Arazi Center), Rs 248 million for 0.95 km from Arazi Center to Sahu Chowk, Rs 171 million for the 9 km stretch from Chungi Umarpur to Jalalpur Pirwala, and Rs 210 million for the rehabilitation and expansion of the DC Office Complex.

Further road projects include Rs 396 million for Model Town Chowk to WAPDA Chowk (1.10 km), Rs 392 million for MAPCO Office to Nagana Chowk (1.10 km), and Rs 392 million for the upgradation of Nagana Chowk to WAPDA Town Phase II (1.10 km). A major urban sewerage extension project worth Rs 150 million in Jahanian, District Khanewal, was also approved.

Additional rural road schemes were sanctioned across Khanewal, Vehari, and other districts, with multi-million rupee investments. These include link roads, access routes, and drainage systems that will significantly enhance connectivity, economic activity, and public convenience.

The meeting was attended by Multan Deputy Commissioner Waseem Hamid Sindhu, as well as the Deputy Commissioners of Khanewal, Vehari, and Lodhran. Heads of development departments gave detailed briefings on each scheme.